The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office offers information citizens may find useful with regard to housing whether you are a tenant, landlord or homeowner. The following link will take you to the Attorney General’s website on home building and remodeling, buying or selling a home, and the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Housing/CitGuide/Default.asp

 

The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency works to meet Minnesotans' needs for decent, safe, affordable homes and stronger communities. www.MHFA.state.mn.us

 

Greater Minnesota Housing Fund provides information on down payment assistance and other financial assistance programs. The fund supports the creation of affordable housing for Minnesota's working families and offers information on ecological or green buildings. www.gmhf.com

 

MakingHomeAffordable.com includes opportunities to modify or refinance your mortgage to make your monthly payments more affordable. It also includes the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program for homeowners who are interested in a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.